Petal, MS

Jasper County, MS

Heidelberg, MS

HEIDELBERG, Miss. (WDAM) - Emergency officials responded to a fatal house fire that took place in Heidelberg Tuesday morning. According to Jasper County Sheriff Randy Johnson, 58-year-old Larry McFarland, who officials believe was the homeowner, was killed in the fire at a home on County Road 62 around 10 a.m.

Sheriff: Homeowner killed in Heidelberg house fire

HEIDELBERG, Miss. (WDAM) - Emergency responders are at the scene of a possible fatal house fire that took place in Heidelberg. Officials are reporting that the fire took place at a home on County Road 62 around 10 a.m. Tuesday morning. According to responding personnel, the homeowner may have still...

Officials: Homeowner possibly killed in Heidelberg house fire

Hattiesburg, MS

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Attempted auto burglary early Thursday morning leads to a deadly shooting. HPD said that about 3:30 a.m. Thursday, officers responded to report of a shooting in the 800 block of North 28th Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a deceased male with a gunshot wound. HPD...

Hattiesburg police say attempted car robber shot, killed

Main Street Columbia director speaks about Experience Columbia's release from contract with city. Main Street Columbia director speaks about Experience Columbia's release from contract with city. Discovery Days at 6th Street Museum District. Updated: 14 hours ago. |. The 6th Street Museum District is hosting a series of free events...

Hattiesburg police, sanitation workers approved for mid-year raises

Columbia, MS

COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - Christmas may look different this year in downtown Columbia, but main street leaders say it’s going to be fine. Main Street Columbia Director Nik Ingram confirmed on Wednesday that Experience Columbia was granted a release from its contract with the City of Columbia by the Board of Alderman.

Experience Columbia released from contract for wintertime activities

Mississippi State

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Midtown Green will be the newest park in Hattiesburg. The project is a 4.2-acre park on Crestmont Avenue. The park will feature exercise stations, a small performance stage, a well-lit walking trail, picnic areas and an inclusive playground. The park is funded by a $500,000 grant...

Groundbreaking on Midtown Green, a new park in Hattiesburg

Laurel, MS

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Laurel Police Department made a cocaine bust worth $23,000 on Friday. LPD Capt. of Investigations Michael Reaves said Anthony Brown was arrested. LPD seized around 232 grams of powder cocaine, which law enforcement believes is uncut and was being prepared to sell. Authorities also seized a firearm and a vehicle.

LPD makes $23K cocaine bust

Every week starting in June, the Laurel Rogers Museum of Art will have free family art, reading events with the library and drop-in drawings. The Laurel Police Department made a cocaine bust worth $23,000 on Friday. Missing Lamar Co. teen found safe. Updated: 10 hours ago. |. Alyssa Long, the...

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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The 15th annual “Summertunes” concert series returns to Hattiesburg Friday. The free, family-friendly evening will take place four times this summer as part of FestivalSouth. Town Square Park will host live music, food and art vendors and kid-friendly activities. This year, Summertunes partnered with...

‘Summertunes’ returns Friday

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A Hattiesburg teen will be competing this weekend in the 12th USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson. 16-year-old Alexei Orohovshy will be competing Sunday night. He is believed to be one of the few dancers in Mississippi to have ever competed in this competition. Alexei’s parents,...

Hattiesburg teen competing in USA International Ballet Competition

Every week starting in June, the Laurel Rogers Museum of Art will have free family art, reading events with the library and drop-in drawings. Residents in the City of Lumberton are looking to make art a part of the community. Petal YMCA offering new lifeguard training. Updated: 18 hours ago.

Discovery Days at 6th Street Museum District

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Tickets are officially sold out for this weekend’s Hattiesburg Super Regional. That means local restaurants will be packed with fans wanting to catch the game. The Keg & Barrel in Hattiesburg has been preparing for the influx of diners. “We’ll be bringing in tons of...

Restaurants prepare for Super Regional crowd

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Every week starting in June, the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art will have free family art, reading events with the library and drop-in drawings. The activities are all free and open to all ages. The idea is to give parents and kids something fun to do during the summer.

LRMA offering free programs for the summer

Louisiana State

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) -This week, Hattiesburg is playing host to the Mississippi High School Rodeo State Championships. More than 100 students from both Mississippi and Louisiana are competing for an opportunity at a national title. Events include bare-back riding, barrel racing, and steer wrestling; something senior Jake White says he...

Hub City hosts high school state rodeo finals

Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker reacts to USM hosting an NCAA Super Regional for second straight year. Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker reacts to USM hosting an NCAA Super Regional for second straight year. Hattiesburg public pools open for summer. Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 5:58 PM CDT. |. The sounds of...

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Every week starting in June, the Laurel Rogers Museum of Art will have free family art, reading events with the library and drop-in drawings. From June 9-11, the YMCA of Southeast Mississippi branches in Petal and Hattiesburg will offer a new “blended learning” lifeguard course. Lumberton Library getting...

USM hosting Super Regional this weekend

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1 dead after Friday morning house fire in Petal

PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - A fatal Friday morning house fire is under investigation in Petal. According to Petal Fire Chief Joe Hendry, they received a call...

1 dead after Friday morning house fire in Petal

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